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Redefining innovation in wartime
Robel Innovation and Israel Defense unveiled the “30 Young Promising in Defense for 2025” list. Many of them played pivotal roles during the Iron Swords war, highlighting the direct impact of their innovations on Israel’s security. https://www.jpost.com/defense-and-tech/article-876392
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Hungary’s new embassy branch in Jerusalem
The Hungarian Academy in Jerusalem, a cultural center located next to the YMCA in Jerusalem’s Talbiyeh neighborhood, will officially open its doors early next year as a new embassy branch. The Czech Republic and Slovakia also have embassy branches in … Continue reading
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From top general to tech pioneer
IDF Maj. Gen. (res.) Dan Tolkowsky, who just passed away at 104, served in the Israeli Air Force in the 1948-49 War of Independence and commanded the IAF from 1953 – 1958. When he left the military, he led the Defense … Continue reading
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No androids here
The IDF is extending its “iPhone-only” policy to Lt Col rank and above. Apple devices are seen as less “hackable”. Android devices will be banned for all officers, except for private (non-military) use. The decision stems from lessons drawn after … Continue reading
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NIS 60 million for reservist families
The Jewish Agency for Israel and the Class Action Foundation have launched a $15 million grant program to support businesses owned by the spouses of IDF reservists. One-time grants of up to 20,000 shekels plus a package of business and … Continue reading
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Hostage returns
Former hostage Alon Ohel spent the weekend with his family at the hotel he used to work at before he was kidnapped. He returned to the Six Senses Shaharut Hotel, performed at the piano with singer Keren Peles, and took … Continue reading
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Three key events in Jerusalem
Featuring on the Real Jerusalem Streets last week included a production of “Heroines! Songs & Soliloquies for the Soul” at the Raise Your Spirits Theatre. Then Nefesh b’Nefesh hosted the 4th Jerusalem Business Conference. Finally, Sigd – now an annual … Continue reading
Israeli female motorcyclist wins World Cup
Israeli extreme motorsport enthusiast Alona Ben Natan finished first in the 2025 FIM Bajas World Cup’s female category after finishing 2nd in Dubai. She is the first Israeli woman to race in Dubai, Jordan and Morocco and aims for the … Continue reading
Ninja Champions
At the European Ninja Championships held in Poland, Israelis May Yahalom, Hila Gilboa & Darian Toren won Gold, silver & bronze medals respectively in the Elite women category (see facebook video). Israel also won many events, plus the Team competition … Continue reading
Wheelchair dance gold medalists
Israelis Tomer Margalit and Orel Chalaf (see here previously) won the gold cup at the 2025 Para Dance Sport World Championships in Kosice, Slovakia. Their victory culminated with Israel’s national anthem, “Hatikvah,” playing during the medal ceremony. https://www.jns.org/israeli-duo-wins-gold-in-wheelchair-dance-championship/